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whipped to soft peaks; whipped about 70 percent
A stage of whipping cream where it thickens and forms soft peaks that fold over, but is not yet stiff. Literally "seven-tenths whipped." Used when a soft, pourable texture is wanted.
生クリームを七分立てにする。
Whip the cream to soft peaks.
七分立てのクリームをそっと混ぜる。
Gently fold in the soft-whipped cream.
ムースには、とろりとした七分立てのクリームがちょうどいい。
For mousse, cream whipped to soft, flowing peaks is just right.
A baking term literally meaning "seven-tenths whipped," formed from 七分 (seven parts) + 立て (whipping, from 泡立てる). Describes cream at a soft-peak stage that still flows slowly and folds over on the whisk.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 七分立てにする: to whip to soft peaks
- 七分立てのクリーム: soft-whipped cream
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 八分立て: whipped to firm peaks — one stage stiffer, holds its shape
- 泡立てる: to whip, to beat — the underlying verb